How to pronounce tester
Say it like TES-ter. Tester has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TES).
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- TES
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tester pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tester
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TES-tuh.
What does tester mean?
- A canopy over a bed.
- Something that overhangs something else; especially a canopy or sounding board over a pulpit.
- A person who administers a test.
- A device used for testing.
- A sample of perfume available in a shop for customers to try before they buy.
- An old French silver coin.
- A sixpence.
Where does tester come from?
From Middle English tester, from Old French testre, from Latin testura.
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Words that rhyme with tester
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Questions about saying tester
How do you pronounce tester?
Say TES-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtɛstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tester?
Tester has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TES). Broken into parts: TES · ter.
Is tester pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtɛstə/ (TES-tuh).